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PhD of Physical Therapy

University of the Incarnate Word

  • San Antonio, United States
  • 2.42 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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About the program

The Doctor of Physical Therapy is a 28-month, 112-credit CAPTE-accredited doctorate starting each January.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop advanced knowledge of Physical Therapy and apply discipline-appropriate methods
  • Assess relevant evidence
  • And communicate informed conclusions.

Career outcomes

  • Physical therapist

Curriculum

  • 28-month
  • Seven-semester
  • 112-credit curriculum that teaches physical therapy the way it is practised
  • In a semi-self-paced model
  • With 36 weeks of full-time clinical experience. Accredited by CAPTE.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Prerequisite bachelor degree or coursework set by each professional school
  • Admission tests and GPA are programme-specific (e.g. OAT
  • MCAT)
  • English proficiency proof
  • Application through the school's service.

Accepted academic background

Baccalaureate degree or prerequisites set by each professional school, Programme-specific application service

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 83
  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEIC 700
  • PTE Academic 56
  • Cambridge C1
  • Duolingo 115
  • IELTS 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Bachelor's Degree Certificate
  • Passport Copy
  • Degree Certificate
  • English Language Proficiency Evidence
  • Two Letters of Recommendation
  • Proof of Financial Support

How to apply

  1. Review the graduate programme admission criteria and application dates. Complete the online graduate application on the official university website. Upload the required academic qualifications and programme-specific supporting documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$32,330 USD
Application fee$55 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusBroadway Campus, San Antonio
Faculty or schoolSchool of Rehabilitation Sciences
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFull-time
Post-study stay1
Scholarship noteUniversity of the Incarnate Word offers scholarships to students in selected academic and professional programs. The published international freshman and transfer merit award ranges apply to first undergraduate degrees only. Graduate and professional applicants must verify program-specific awards.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2.42 years.